I. -ˌwig noun
Etymology: Middle English erwigge, from Old English ēarwicga, from ēare ear + wicga insect
Date: before 12th century
: any of numerous insects (order Dermaptera) having slender many-jointed antennae and a pair of cerci resembling forceps at the end of the body
II. transitive verb
( ear·wigged ; ear·wig·ging )
Date: 1837
: to annoy or attempt to influence by private talk